Structural Steel Shop Drawings

Structural Steel Shop Drawing Services

At Fabrication Shop Drawings, we specialize in delivering accurate and detailed structural steel shop drawings that serve as the blueprint for steel fabricators and erectors. Our drawings are developed with precision to ensure flawless fabrication, streamlined assembly, and efficient on-site installation.

Whether it's a commercial high-rise, industrial plant, bridge, or warehouse structure, our team ensures that every steel component is represented with clarity and compliance with industry standards.

🏗️ What Our Structural Steel Shop Drawings Include:

🔩 1. Connection Details

• Complete specifications for welded, bolted, and riveted connections.

• Detailed layouts for:

  • Base plates

  • End plates

  • Gusset plates

  • Splice joints

• Load-specific designs for moment, shear, and axial connections.

• Consistent coordination with structural engineering drawings to ensure design intent and constructibility.

📐 2. Member Sizes and Specifications

• Precise representation of all members including:

  • Beams, columns, bracing, trusses, and girders.

• Information includes:

  • Section sizes (e.g., W14x38, HSS 4x4x1/4)

  • Material grades (e.g., ASTM A36, A992)

  • Cut lengths, copes, and cambering

• Clear annotations for easy fabrication and tagging on-site.

🔧 3. Welding Requirements

• Welding details as per AWS (American Welding Society) standards.

• Specifications of:

  • Weld types (fillet, groove, flare, plug)

  • Weld sizes, lengths, symbols, and locations

• Notes on:

  • Welding positions, preheating, post-weld cleaning, and inspections

• Support for structural integrity and safety compliance.

🛠️ 4. Bolt Specifications

• Detailed information for all bolted connections, including:

  • Bolt sizes, grades (e.g., A325, A490), and finishes (e.g., galvanized, black)

  • Bolt spacing, edge distances, and installation instructions

• Anchor bolt layouts, embedment depths, and base plate interface

• Preloaded or slip-critical bolt requirements as per AISC standards

✅ Why Choose Fabrication Shop Drawings?

• 🔍 Accuracy & Clarity: 100% fabrication-ready drawings reduce costly errors.

• 🧩 BIM Integration: Full 3D coordination to detect clashes and resolve issues early.

• ⚙️ Advanced Tools: We use Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, and Revit for precise modeling.

• 🌎 Standards Compliance: All drawings comply with AISC, ASTM, IS, and project-specific standards.

• 📋 Comprehensive Deliverables:

  • Erection plans

  • Assembly and part drawings

  • Material take-offs (MTOs)

  • Bolt lists, welding lists, and DXF files for CNC machines